Additionally, the issuance of new identification cards is seen as an important step to improve more efficient government operations and to reduce the risk of irregular and criminal activity in the country. IRA has finalized a plan to issue new identification cards to all Afghans by End of 2013. The cards will be designed to help Afghans store and use their passports, among other documents. The cards will also be issued with identification numbers and a digital photograph. Though identification cards are usually issued to sworn officers and/or others who are entrusted with specific rights and duties, the issuance of cards to tourists or other civilians is not typically an Etiquette Issue. For example, the city does not offer a discount on parking or the ability to access city services through the city’s website. If you are ever arrested or things get rough, you can easily show your id card to the police and they will be able to stamp it with their seal and you will be okay. Here are some tips on how to find it on your id card: -Locate the large, red card at the top of your id card page.








